Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium is İstanbul Başakşehir FK’s home ground in Başakşehir, Istanbul, with a capacity of 17,319. If you’re planning a match visit, confirm the ticket and entry arrangements for your fixture before travelling; the club’s guidance differs for league and European matches.
- Location: Başak Mahallesi, Akşemsettin Caddesi No:3, Başakşehir, Istanbul
- Home club: İstanbul Başakşehir FK
- Capacity: 17,319 according to the club
- Pitch: 68 by 105 metres, natural grass
The stadium and its location
Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium is a football venue in Istanbul’s Başakşehir district and the home ground of İstanbul Başakşehir FK. The Başakşehir District Governor’s Office gives its address as Başak Mahallesi, Akşemsettin Caddesi No:3.
Capacity figures differ between official records: the club gives 17,319, while the Turkish Football Federation gives 17,067. The federation record also says the seats are numbered and notes an accessible-supporters’ stand. The municipality inventory describes a natural-grass pitch measuring 68 by 105 metres.
The district governor’s office describes a 160,000-square-metre complex with a camp facility, training pitches, parking and shops. The camp facility has 34 bedrooms, and the complex includes three training pitches, 350 covered parking spaces and 1,300 open-air spaces. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality inventory also includes a cafeteria and meeting room among the facilities.
For a different large football venue in the city, how to plan a visit to Atatürk Olympic Stadium covers the other stadium’s logistics.
How do you get from Mahmutbey to the stadium?
The stadium is at a Başakşehir address, but the facts here don’t establish a specific public-transport route or journey time from Mahmutbey. For your match, check the current route to the stadium’s address and allow time to reach the correct entrance.
A five-star hotel in Istanbul is about a 17-minute walk from Mahmutbey station. Check the official site before you go for current stadium and transport arrangements.
The club has published a notice about Moovit real-time transit information and matchday route recommendations to particular stadium gates, but that notice does not confirm whether the service is currently active. Treat it as something to verify rather than a guaranteed route-planning option.
The station information and local connections are covered in how to use İSTOÇ and Mahmutbey stations.
How do match tickets and entry work?
Ticket purchase and entry procedures depend on the competition, so check the club’s current instructions for your match before setting out.
For league fixtures, İstanbul Başakşehir FK directs supporters to buy through its linked online ticket service or the Passo app. The club’s guidance says entry is by scanning a Passolig card, or the barcode in the Passo app if you don’t have the physical card. It also says purchase confirmation is sent by SMS and email.
For UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League fixtures, the club’s guidance says tickets can be bought at the stadium ticket offices. Confirm the applicable process for your fixture, as these are distinct arrangements.
Getting around on matchday
Matchday planning starts with the stadium address and the gate assigned to your ticket. The club’s transit notice refers to recommendations for specific gates, so check your entry details rather than assuming every approach leads to the same entrance.
The complex includes parking, with covered and open-air spaces described by the district governor’s office. If you’re driving, confirm the parking arrangements for your match. For a nearby non-football outing during a stay in Mahmutbey, how to visit Mall of Istanbul from Mahmutbey is another area guide.
Facilities and accessibility information
The stadium has parking and accessibility features, but you should verify the arrangements that apply to your ticket and entrance with the club before travelling.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality inventory identifies the facility as suitable for accessibility and includes parking and a cafeteria. Separately, the Turkish Football Federation record identifies an accessible-supporters’ stand. The club also describes the stadium as holding LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
FAQs
Where is Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium?
It is in Başakşehir, Istanbul, at Başak Mahallesi, Akşemsettin Caddesi No:3.
Which club plays at the stadium?
Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium is the home ground of İstanbul Başakşehir FK.
How many people can the stadium hold?
The club gives a capacity of 17,319, while the Turkish Football Federation gives 17,067.
Can you buy match tickets at the stadium?
The club’s guidance says UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League tickets can be purchased at the stadium ticket offices. For league matches, it directs supporters to its online ticket service or the Passo app.